Brendan Shanahan
Brendan Shanahan is a former professional ice hockey player and the current president of the Toronto Maple Leafs, a position he has held since 2014. Known for his leadership on and off the ice, Shanahan was a key figure in the NHL during his playing days, having won three Stanley Cups with the Detroit Red Wings and earning a reputation as a powerful winger and skilled scorer. Under his management, the Maple Leafs have undergone significant changes, but the team's playoff struggles have led to ongoing discussions about the future direction of the franchise, particularly as they approach another critical postseason.
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Brendan Shanahan is a freelance writer.
Do 5 million Australians really need antidepressants?
Australia· 2026-05-29
Brendan Shanahan failed to get the last shot past Dominik Hasek.
Czechs invoke Nagano spirit as Canada narrowly avoids a history lesson
Canada· 2026-02-19
Brendan Shanahan was hired to improve morale for the Maple Leafs.
It’s official: the Maple Leafs are bad againCanada· 2025-11-17
Brendan Shanahan is mentioned as a notable figure in Toronto sports.
After the Blue Jays’ World Series appearance, Shapiro takes his victory lapCanada· 2025-11-07
Brendan Shanahan took one curse off the table by ameliorating the Hillman Hex.
The curse of Conn Smythe’s desk lingers over the start of another Maple Leafs seasonCanada· 2025-10-08
Brendan Shanahan was shown the door by the Maple Leafs this summer.
Whether it’s a new contract or building a contender, Shapiro focuses on the task at handCanada· 2025-08-13
Brendan Shanahan is another recognizable adult in Toronto sports who has recently been removed from his position.
With opportunity knocking for the Blue Jays, will Rogers swing for the fences?Canada· 2025-07-18The Maple Leafs parted ways with Brendan Shanahan last month.
MLSE president Keith Pelley takes responsibility for Masai Ujiri exitCanada· 2025-06-27
Brendan Shanahan was let go last month by the Maple Leafs.
Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri is parting ways with the franchise after 12 yearsCanada· 2025-06-27
Brendan Shanahan was the president of the Toronto Maple Leafs.
After Shanahan bloodletting, Pelley leaves little doubt over where the buck stops at MLSECanada· 2025-05-24
Brendan Shanahan was brought in as a change agent for the Toronto Maple Leafs and leaves having restored self-respect to the franchise.
Though he failed to win the ultimate prize, Shanahan exits having restored self-respect to the Maple LeafsCanada· 2025-05-22Brendan Shanahan was let go as president of the Toronto Maple Leafs after more than a decade on the job.
Shanahan out as Maple Leafs president after more post-season miseryCanada· 2025-05-22
Brendan Shanahan has been in charge of the Leafs for eleven years.
Will the Leafs stick to the same, losing plan? A look at what may await Toronto’s NHL playoff runCanada· 2025-04-19